Episode 1

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Published on:

22nd Aug 2024

THE ULTIMATE QUESTION -- Full performance audio drama

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When a young boy is found on a battlefield, it sets into motion a series of events that will have potentially catastrophic results unless that young boy – now a young man – can solve the puzzle that his mentor left him before he died.

The script strategically plays with the audience’s expectations, occasionally embracing familiar tropes and conventions only to cleverly subvert them. This approach engages the viewers by luring them into making certain assumptions that ultimately prove untrue, keeping the storyline full of surprises and fresh perspectives. While The Ultimate Question may not reinvent the wheel when it comes to adventure narratives, its blend of philosophical depth, humor, and narrative subversion makes it a compelling and distinct contribution to the genre, ensuring that the audience will find an element of surprise and intrigue within its more traditional plot structure… While the script explores elements commonly associated with the genre, it stands out for its unique take on these traditional elements, delivering fresh and thought-provoking lessons that set it apart.” — Reviewer, Wiki: The World’s Fastest Screenplay Contest

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About the Podcast

The Ultimate Question
A fantasy novel with full voice acting
When a young boy is found on a battlefield, it sets into motion a series of events that will have potentially catastrophic results unless that young boy – now a young man – can solve the puzzle that his mentor left him before he died.

About your host

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Steven Shaffer

Steve Shaffer is on the faculty of Penn State (University Park) and is an author and filmmaker.